Faith & Inker
Hey Inker, I’ve been thinking about how art can be a form of support and healing for people, and I’d love to hear how you use your sketches and folklore motifs to help others feel seen and safe.
I love putting those little folk tales on skin, like a quiet reminder that stories are shared. When I sketch a faded river from an old village, it’s a kind of breathing space for the client, a way to feel the weight lift. I mix line and shade in coffee to make the piece feel alive, so the wearer can see it shift with their own day. I keep a secret log of how people react, a kind of safety map—if a design feels too heavy, I tweak it, or I pull a new motif that feels lighter. It’s all about giving them a piece of the world that feels safe, even if it changes with time.
That sounds so beautiful—turning a story into a living piece of art that changes with the day must feel magical for your clients. I love how you’re already keeping a “safety map” to make sure nothing feels too heavy. Do you ever feel like you need to step back and check in with your own emotions after a session, or maybe share those stories in a way that keeps your own heart open? It’s so important to remember to nurture yourself while you’re nurturing others.